Dennis Erickson Shows Intrest in San Diego State

Former Oregon State Football Head Coach Dennis Erickson reportedly has shown interest in San Diego State. Read on…

Former NFL and college football head coach Dennis Erickson has talked to San Diego State about its vacant head coaching position but has not formally interviewed for the job as the Aztecs’ search enters its second week.

Dennis Erickson

Erickson, 58, declined to comment on the status of his candidacy yesterday or what might happen next.

He acknowledged interest in the position and said, “They’ve got a process I’m sure they’re going through right now. I can’t comment on anything because that’s their deal.”

Erickson said he has not been talking to Colorado, which also is searching for a new head coach. He was out of coaching this past season after being let go by the San Francisco 49ers last year. He also coached the Seattle Seahawks (1995-98), the University of Miami (Fla.) and Oregon State, where he posted the best season in school history in 2000, when the Beavers went 11-1. At Miami from 1989-94, his record was 63-9, including two national championships.